By Clint Thompson Jeffrey Dorfman, Georgia’s state fiscal economist and professor in the University of Georgia (UGA) Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, believes agriculture is currently in an “OK place” amid low commodity prices. Speaking at the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Ag Forecast meeting at the Tifton Campus Conference Center on Jan. 31, Dorfman highlighted recent …
Seasonal Farm Trade Tensions Between the United States and Mexico
In spite of the good will generated after the United States and Mexico approved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, there could be more tensions between the two countries surrounding produce. The Financial Post says Mexico responded to a letter from the top U.S. trade negotiator, Robert Lighthizer, pledging protectionist measures on seasonal farm trade for producers in the politically important states of …
Will Coronavirus Affect China Purchases of U.S. Ag Products?
The coronavirus outbreak is major news right now, not only in China, but also here in the U.S. and other countries around the world. But those in agriculture in our country are still celebrating the recent signing of the phase one trade deal with China. And in a story from Gary Crawford, many analysts are wondering if the coronavirus outbreak …
USDA’s Bill Northey Comments on USMCA Signing
President Trump signed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today at the White House, something that many in agriculture were pleased to see. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked with USDA Farm Production and Conservation Undersecretary, Bill Northey, about the signing and what this means for U.S. producers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Trump Touts Trade for Agriculture
During the recent American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) convention, President Donald Trump touted the historic trade deal with China and Senate passage of the USMCA. White House and administration officials confirmed to CNN that the President will sign the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement on Wednesday. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Canada to Consider USMCA Next Week
The U.S. Senate has put its finishing touches on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and it has been sent to the White House. President Donald Trump told the American Farm Bureau Federation on Sunday, that USMCA and the agreement with China, “are just the beginning,” as his administration seeks more trade agreements. Canada will consider the passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement …
Perdue Confirms Third Round of Trade Assistance for Farmers
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue confirmed that U.S. farmers will receive a third round of trade assistance this year to help producers with their 2019 losses. President Trump had hinted at additional aid during his address on Sunday at the American Farm Bureau national convention. However, Perdue says, “No maybe about it.” Looking ahead to 2020, the secretary doesn’t see a …
Perdue on China Phase One Trade Deal
Last week, President Trump did sign the first phase of a trade deal with China that includes the purchase of $40 billion in agricultural products. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says this agreement goes a long way in leveling the playing field for U.S. agriculture. “This agreement once again is proof President Trump’s negotiating strategy is working. It may have taken …
Ag Secretary Expecting the Third Round of Trade Aid Payments
Even though the first trade deal with China has been signed, Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says he still expects U.S. farmers to get a third-round of 2019 trade aid payments. USDA hasn’t officially announced if and when the farmers would get those payments. Perdue tells Bloomberg that the move is still waiting for approval from the White House Office of …
Secretary Perdue on Passage of USMCA
The Agriculture Secretary looks forward to future benefits for farmers and ranchers now that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade deal has passed the U.S. Senate and will soon be signed by the President. Rod Bain has the story. The signing of the agreement would signal Canada to approve the agreement, whose government has been waiting for U.S. approval. Mexico already approved …